Q: What is the time commitment?A: Web chats are one-hour long, including time for questions and answers. A brief telephone conversation with one of our Online Education Technologists is required to determine whether you have the appropriate hardware and software to conduct the chat. Additional time required for preparation of the topic materials depends on the individual. We provide a PowerPoint template and ask that speakers submit their completed PowerPoint presentations for uploading to the chat room one week in advance of their chat date.

Q: Am I responsible for getting people to attend my Web chat?A: No, the College announces the Alumni Speaker Series on its Web site and Facebook page, in the monthly Alumni Newsletter, and in the College’s magazine, Live & Learn. We also send a broadcast email invitation to more than 60,000 students and alumni.

Q: How do I submit my topic?A: Email Renee Kelly, alumni affairs and annual campaign manager, at rkelly@excelsior.edu with the following information:

Your full name, graduation year, and daytime phone number

A synopsis of the topic that you would like to present

A statement of why you think Excelsior students and alumni would be interested in this topic

Q: When are submissions due?A: Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so send in your idea today!